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post 1639900933 06-01-2021, 11:04 AM
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What's your favorite powertool brand and why(tradies GTFIH)

Looking at replacing my 10+ year old cordless tools since they're aging and batteries are ded as fuark.

Looking at the Ryobi set since it has all I need, and project farm did tests and they show pretty up there with brands costing almost twice as much.
plus the 2x 4AH batter packs for 99 bucks is a pretty damn good deal.
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Milwaukee

because i'm not a *******
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Originally Posted By scooterbrah⏩
Milwaukee

because i'm not a *******
Have a Milwaukee driver(12 or 15 years old) still going but has definitely aged a lot and battery is non-existent for it.

That set is almost twice as expensive for the same tools, but the hackzall looking pretty fukken sweet not going to lie.

Looking to make a purchase today or tomorrow so I'll look up more reviews and tests on it.
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Milwaukee/Makita and the like if you're using it multiple hours a day for your business or trade. But for the standard homeowner, I've used Ryobi for years and have nothing but great things to say about them. The tools hold up, deals can be found on the batteries, etc. It's pretty simple so long as you're doing everday style projects.
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post 1639902413 06-01-2021, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted By xxAchillesxx⏩
Milwaukee/Makita and the like if you're using it multiple hours a day for your business or trade. But for the standard homeowner, I've used Ryobi for years and have nothing but great things to say about them. The tools hold up, deals can be found on the batteries, etc. It's pretty simple so long as you're doing everday style projects.
This to a T. I would never buy Ryobi for professional use, but for home/personal projects they do the job just fine and that's what the majority of my tools at home are. Milwaukee is GOAT for commercial grade though.
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post 1639902733 06-01-2021, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted By xxAchillesxx⏩
Milwaukee/Makita and the like if you're using it multiple hours a day for your business or trade. But for the standard homeowner, I've used Ryobi for years and have nothing but great things to say about them. The tools hold up, deals can be found on the batteries, etc. It's pretty simple so long as you're doing everday style projects.
Originally Posted By 78novacaine⏩
This to a T. I would never buy Ryobi for professional use, but for home/personal projects they do the job just fine and that's what the majority of my tools at home are. Milwaukee is GOAT for commercial grade though.
Yeah I do some small projects and general use stuff, build shelves/tables/boxes once in a while, use the sawzall fro small tree/brush removing. Have a bandsaw for heavy wood working/removal.
Thanks for the input guys.


EDIT: Awwwwfuk, they're doing a deal for 2 batteries + charger get the grinder for 99 bucks, looks like Ryobi is the main choice right now boyos
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Ryobi for home use since their battery system is the best out there.

Milwaukee and Dewalt are kind of overpriced for what they are. Makita is pretty solid for the job site.
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post 1639902903 06-01-2021, 11:29 AM
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I have Makita for around the house, wish I had an excuse to buy Bosch though
post 1639903353 06-01-2021, 11:36 AM
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Milwaukee crew, IDK why I just like them, Ryobi is budget friendly and fine for projects around the house
post 1639903803 06-01-2021, 11:42 AM
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Ryobi is great for house projects (assuming you're not a tradie contractor)

They have tools split between two different voltage levels - 18V and 40V. Definitely get the tools that operate off the 40V battery and then you can share the batteries amongst all the tools.
post 1639903873 06-01-2021, 11:43 AM
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Milwaukee or Dewalt for sure
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I have a chinese ebay impact wrench (looks like a fake Makita) that works for most DIY things on a car. Its great...until it isn't enough.

Two weeks ago it fell on its face when I was changing a timing belt. Couldn't bust a Ford Duratec crank bolt loose, and I wasn't going to mess with locking the flywheel and using a breaker bar.

A neighbor's busted-looking 10 year old Milwaukee worked great, though.
post 1639904283 06-01-2021, 11:48 AM
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Roybi so the other housewives know you shop at Home Depot. Milwaukee if you plan on using it.
post 1639904453 06-01-2021, 11:50 AM
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Makita>milwaukee >dewalt> ryobi
post 1639904713 06-01-2021, 11:54 AM
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I chose Makita for reasons.

But the best selection and batteries is Milwaukee right now.
post 1639905093 06-01-2021, 11:59 AM
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Hilti exclusively

I know guys who have sent back their impact drivers for a rebuild after 20 years and just keep using them. Cordless tools actually being used and lasting that long is unheard of

I built a 14x24 cabin on 5 batteries.

Their customer service is great. I call my rep and can have any tool here the next day, which is shocking since I am rural.

If you destroy a tool, their repair department is pretty on the ball.

They are known for their rock drills and masonry stuff, and their rock drill bits are great quality, plus they have 36v cordless rock drills that can drill 1 1/2" holes for two hours straight on a battery.

Their glue and adhesives are top notch.



Downside, Jesus they are expensive, and don't have the tool variety that Milwaukee does.


I even use their small 12 volt batteries to power my Ice fishing graphs. Work awesome.
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post 1639905333 06-01-2021, 12:03 PM
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Milwaukee but a little biased since I can buy it at near wholesale cost
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Cliffs: Milwaukee and DeWalt are by far the best, not a big difference between them.
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I have a bunch of Hitachi/Metabo stuff that I really like for all my around-the-house needs.
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Yeah if it's around the house type stuff, Ryobi is more than enough. I've built a deck at my house using a Ryobi. If you were going to hammer these tools on the regs over and over again, day after day, I'd probably go Milwaukee. I have a Milwaukee Sawzall that is at least 15+ years old and the **** still works like new. The Ryobi battery system is by far the easiest and the best in terms of cost and flexibility. They always have good deals near the holidays to pick up something else you know? Just picked up a laser guided skill saw for Ryobi that works great.
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Originally Posted By BG5150⏩
I have a bunch of Hitachi/Metabo stuff that I really like for all my around-the-house needs.
ah Metabo is a nice one. I feel they and Bosch are one step below Hilti
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Originally Posted By SmashinYoungVag⏩
Makita>milwaukee >dewalt> ryobi
I've had 2 dewalts fail in 5-6 years of use(chuck issue, and engine burning out), grandfather had a few fail within 10 years as well but no failures on milawaukee and makita before the batteries failed. Don't think I'd ever go to dewalt again if I'm honest.
Originally Posted By yewotm8⏩


Cliffs: Milwaukee and DeWalt are by far the best, not a big difference between them.
Love this guy, always watch his videos even if I'm not interested in what he's testing.
Best unbiased channel to exist. I'll have to re-watch this one later since I'm actually in the market for tools.
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Hilti and Milwaukee

I use DeWalt for around my house though
Originally Posted By JStrez⏩
Yeah if it's around the house type stuff, Ryobi is more than enough. I've built a deck at my house using a Ryobi. If you were going to hammer these tools on the regs over and over again, day after day, I'd probably go Milwaukee. I have a Milwaukee Sawzall that is at least 15+ years old and the **** still works like new. The Ryobi battery system is by far the easiest and the best in terms of cost and flexibility. They always have good deals near the holidays to pick up something else you know? Just picked up a laser guided skill saw for Ryobi that works great.
Ryobi is having a huge sale right now Home Depot
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Originally Posted By Auraria⏩
I've had 2 dewalts fail in 5-6 years of use(chuck issue, and engine burning out), grandfather had a few fail within 10 years as well but no failures on milawaukee and makita before the batteries failed. Don't think I'd ever go to dewalt again if I'm honest.



Love this guy, always watch his videos even if I'm not interested in what he's testing.
Best unbiased channel to exist. I'll have to re-watch this one later since I'm actually in the market for tools.
There should’ve been a big space between Milwaukee and dewalt. I’ve had the same issue with their hammer drills.would never buy again
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The new Ryobi brushless is pretty damn decent.

Same with Kobalt Brushless.

Most my stuff is Milwaukee
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Originally Posted By yewotm8⏩


Cliffs: Milwaukee and DeWalt are by far the best, not a big difference between them.
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Originally Posted By scooterbrah⏩
Milwaukee

because i'm not a *******
This


Hilti also make great tools

As someone who abuses the fuk out of a every Powertool known to man, I can tell you that Milwaukee is the only brand to buy but hilti is great too.


I’ve burned through sets of dewalt and have had brand new drills chucks seize up completely on their newest brushless series



Top 3 are

Milwaukee
Hilti
Bosch
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Originally Posted By RealAesthetic⏩
This


Hilti also make great tools

As someone who abuses the fuk out of a every Powertool known to man, I can tell you that Milwaukee is the only brand to buy but hilti is great too.


I’ve burned through sets of dewalt and have had brand new drills chucks seize up completely on their newest brushless series



Top 3 are

Milwaukee
Hilti
Bosch
When Hilti comes out with their cordless oscillating (fein) tool, I will be a complete man.

I don't think you could give me a Dewalt any more. I have a few still surviving, but keep them in the shop so as they smoke out I can throw them out easier. lol
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For Professionals its Milwaukee if your crew is going to respect the tools. Hands down the best quality of any other brand. Seriously their stuff is just leaps and bounds better than everyone else.

For Home I use Ryobi. Best bang for the buck for erratic tool usage. Good price, good performance, only had one 40v battery crap out and it was 100% my fault for leaving it in the tool too long. My oldest tool from their One line is probably 7 or 8 years old now. Works great. Now they have a brushless line too.
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Originally Posted By jofedm⏩
Roybi so the other housewives know you shop at Home Depot. Milwaukee if you plan on using it.
Lol we just gonna ignore this 10/10 post

Milwaukee if for nothing else other than showing the cashier at Home Depot than you’re not a *******
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